You have expressed it so eloquently Ann!
Love it : )

xx

Comment is about bullet (blog)

Original item by Ann Foxglove

You've been saying fuck the bullet all through the month - glad you finally found time to love it - and suck it and blow it. You do realise you will have Banksy on your back now! I like the trajectory!

Comment is about bullet (blog)

Original item by Ann Foxglove

Hi Ann :) Thank for your thoughts on my ghostly ponderings. Yes dolphins & wales were an interest for me since before my teens - i would have liked to work with dolphins but swim like an anchor, lol. Best wishes, Dave

Comment is about Ann Foxglove (poet profile)

Original item by Ann Foxglove

She's got it! Her mother's daughter.

Comment is about How Clever is my Daughter? (blog)

Original item by Isobel

Message for Maria - never mind about when you're fourteen - you're great already! And thank you for reading my poem! ;-)

Comment is about Isobel (poet profile)

Original item by Isobel

A message from Maria:

I liked the rainsplashed paindashed bit
I hope i will be as good as you when im 14
thankyou for reading my poem

maria

Thanks again Ann - I would agree with Maria - that is a great line - also the pinkingshear shut scream and screech - not many people use pinkingshears anymore - they hold vivid memories for me - one of my brother's once cut his fringe with some - it left a dreadful mess! Isobel x

Comment is about pteradactyl (blog)

Original item by Ann Foxglove

We could have a ouija board instead of a jury! I too like your thought processes here, and I love the way you so often get whales and dolphins into your poetry Dave! Perhaps you were a dolphin in a previous existence? xx

Comment is about Is There A Ghost Of A Chance? (blog)

Original item by Dave Dunn

I just popped this on inspired by Isobel's daughter's poem. I wrote this one when I was fourteen. I can only remember this bit! Must have had too much toasted cheese before I went to bed the night before I wrote it I think! ;-)

Comment is about pteradactyl (blog)

Original item by Ann Foxglove

I wrote 2 poems when I was young. One interminable one about a cat made out of snow and one I can kinda remember - about being attacked by a pteradactyl. Wrote it at about 14 - may post it!

HAVE posted it!

Comment is about How Clever is my Daughter? (blog)

Original item by Isobel

my friends daughter has just lost her baby, he lived for 5 hours and he will be placed in the childrens garden of remembrance, I have written a poem/prayer for him and given it to his Lucy (baby's young mum) but I will certainly show her your poem as one who fully understands x x

Comment is about Empty (blog)

Original item by Lynn Dye

Well done that girl - I see the talent flows in the genes :) I had my grandfather to thank for my early efforts, he recorded my efforts when I was about the same age... Best wishes, Dave

Comment is about How Clever is my Daughter? (blog)

Original item by Isobel

safe and secure in my candy floss.detached,two point two world such a vulnerable line...love it

Comment is about Biting The Bullet (blog)

Original item by Cate

Hi Isobel - thanks for your thoughts on my ghostly musings, I like to think a little off the field and see if it brings a fresh perspective now and then :) Best wishes, Dave

Comment is about Isobel (poet profile)

Original item by Isobel

clever clever daughter inspirational to read and sense her love of the written word WELL DONE

Comment is about How Clever is my Daughter? (blog)

Original item by Isobel

Brilliant poem,

Maybe your daughter would like to enter this poem in the Young Gifted Writers Awards for ages seven to seventeen.

All selected pieces will be published an authors will receive awards. Submissons can be emailed to: submissions@freelittlebirds.co.uk
(please include full name and age on poems)

Michelle

Comment is about How Clever is my Daughter? (blog)

Original item by Isobel

Thanks for your comments on my daughter's poem Winston. I don't think the site lends itself that well to kids - there is a lot of adult content and some very serious poetry also. She is growing up fast though... I'm quite sure she'll be on here one day. x

Comment is about Winston Plowes (poet profile)

Original item by Winston Plowes

This made me smile too! ;)

Comment is about Morning Horny (blog)

Original item by David Mac

I love it when traffic lights don't work at junctions, and then you can just edge out and then go on your way with no delay. I wonder if anyone's considered abolishing traffic lights (normal ones I mean. Those temporary ones will just have to remain, otherwise there'd be lots of reversing to be done by whoever backs down..!)

Comment is about Is It To Annoy?..... (blog)

Original item by christine yates

I like your thought processes in this Dave. They are musings indeed. I think it is great when poets can let their imagination take them to places like this - it makes for fresh and interesting poetry. x

Comment is about Is There A Ghost Of A Chance? (blog)

Original item by Dave Dunn

I like this Steven, altho am not particularly fond of the daffodil / cloud reference, but I see why you thought of it in this context.

Comment is about How (blog)

Original item by Steven Kenny

Well put together - I like the structure, Andy!

Comment is about Biting the Bullet (blog)

Original item by Andy N

Thanks for all your words of encouragement, much appreciated. When I've shaken this stinking cold I'll have a proper nosey around this site and take time to read your work. x

Comment is about buying time (blog)

Original item by James Lancaster

Thank you Ann and Andy. I loved the teeth bit too! It really shows you that a child wrote it. Funnily enough I don't have to nag her Andy - she just loves books and writing - her only problem is that she has too many all on the go at once. I only ever read one at a time - I can't multi read.
Thanks again all. xx

Comment is about How Clever is my Daughter? (blog)

Original item by Isobel

lovely piece, isobel.. has a lovely flow to it.. defo a natural writer / poet there... (keep nagging her!!!!) xx

Comment is about How Clever is my Daughter? (blog)

Original item by Isobel

"I want to be remembered

For fighting a dragon

Not for forgetting

To brush my teeth…"

My fave bit from a wonderful poem! She sure is a poet!! xxxx's to both of you!

Comment is about How Clever is my Daughter? (blog)

Original item by Isobel

Absolutely Fabulous!

Comment is about How Clever is my Daughter? (blog)

Original item by Isobel

Tes, daughters are cleaver things when they choose. Mine is also 10. Should there be a section for younger members? now there's a thing! I thought we decided that this is not an adult site but that it was ok for young adults if supervised. Win x

Comment is about How Clever is my Daughter? (blog)

Original item by Isobel

Thanks to both of you. Yes I am proud. The only help I gave was to type it up and lay it out the way a poem would be - I added the ellipsis. The words and ideas are 100% hers. It will be marvellous to see how her poetry develops in the future. So far she seems to be the only one who has inherited my love of language and capacity to day dream... essential things for a poet I think - though I'm not sure it gets us far in life!

xx

Comment is about How Clever is my Daughter? (blog)

Original item by Isobel

This is so good, Isobel, incredible to realise it is by a 10 year old. No wonder you are so proud of her! xx

Comment is about How Clever is my Daughter? (blog)

Original item by Isobel

You are an excellent poet James - you express yourself so well. I hope that WOL works for you. x

Comment is about James Lancaster (poet profile)

Original item by James Lancaster

Bravo Maria !
You should be so proud... And you too Isobel ; )

xxx

Comment is about How Clever is my Daughter? (blog)

Original item by Isobel

Hello Elaine - I enjoyed your poetry. Welcome to WOL - hopefully I will get to hear you one day - you seem local enough - I would describe myself as equi distant to those 2 cities. If you are looking for venues, do try out the Tudor in Wigan, 2nd Thursday of every month. x

Comment is about Elaine (poet profile)

Original item by Elaine

Hi Elaine, welcome to WOL! really enjoyed these two different styles of poems, the first a day most people can identify with and very well described; the second a beautifully written poem of love, look forward to reading more Jeff X

Comment is about Elaine (poet profile)

Original item by Elaine

The last four words hit with meaning, almost like a blow inside the reader's head. The banal and the tragic live side by side: the small triumph of finding enough change juxtaposed with the fragile figure, conjured up by the words "prone in a paper-thin gown". The control we like to think we have in life is revealed as ultimately futile. I very much appreciate this poem.

Comment is about buying time (blog)

Original item by James Lancaster

Thanks for the welcome both! Ann, I've had a browse and really like your stuff! The bat poem's very neat indeed - great imagery. Anyway...cheers.

Comment is about James Lancaster (poet profile)

Original item by James Lancaster

An incredibly powerful poem James. I too like the way you have said so much with so little and mixed the momentous with the insignificant. It is amazing how in real life, one can focus on the stray thread of a garment or the slightest bump on the wallpaper whilst going through the most excruciating hell. Your poem sums that up neatly.

Comment is about buying time (blog)

Original item by James Lancaster

I like your elliptical style which captures the way ordinary and extraordinary moments in our lives mingle and you have packed a lot in to a small poem which is something I value in a poet.

Comment is about buying time (blog)

Original item by James Lancaster

Welcome to WOL James. I really like your poems.

Comment is about James Lancaster (poet profile)

Original item by James Lancaster

I like the allusions this brings about - your choice of words is very interesting - Groping, 'frisson of fear', fluff, detect, final, prone, 'thinking about buying time....'

Comment is about buying time (blog)

Original item by James Lancaster

Yes, you leave enough for the reader to imagine feeling the depth of anguish and despair...

Comment is about Requiem (blog)

Original item by Steven Kenny

This is good. I like unfussy language in poetry, it can be very effective. Also, this tells a story but keeps just enough 'below the waterline', so to speak. Good job.

Comment is about Requiem (blog)

Original item by Steven Kenny

old school application of last minute pen and paper rush to create the masterpiece of an era known collectively as the 'letters to a gimp'.
Witnessed here by Michael Wilson who has been known to make his own honest little master works in a similar 'write it at the gig' last minute fashion.
'spontanaeity sponsors do it fasterer'.
;)

Comment is about Jamming with Jeffarama, Salford Sept 2010 (photo)

Hi Winston, thank you for your comments. Just getting the hang of the site now!

Comment is about Carol Fenwick (poet profile)

Original item by Carol Fenwick

Hi there Linda, welcome to the site. Hopr you like what you find here. Winston :-)

Comment is about Linda Cosgriff (poet profile)

Original item by Linda Cosgriff

hi michael.
good to hear of your new event at fuel bar...dunno if you remember me from the NW heat of the BBC slam...anyhow just wondering if there is an open floor section on Oct 4th?

Comment is about michael wilson (poet profile)

Original item by michael wilson

Hi James. Welcome aboard. To a large extent I also agree with you philosophy in your biog section. Hope you enjoy the site. Winston

Comment is about James Lancaster (poet profile)

Original item by James Lancaster

Hi Fraser Welcome to WOl. Hope you enjoy contributing to the site. Winston

Comment is about Fraser Southey (poet profile)

Original item by Fraser Southey

Hi There Elaine. Great stuff. Living where you do means you are ideally placed to attend so many open mic events. Have a look at the gig guide. Hope you enjoy WOL. Winston

Comment is about Elaine (poet profile)

Original item by Elaine

Hi Carol, Liked your Hepburn sample. Welcome to WOL Hope you enjoy exploring the site. Winston (Admin)

Comment is about Carol Fenwick (poet profile)

Original item by Carol Fenwick

thanks for the comments isobel and ann... wasn't a easy piece to write this one (let alone finish).. needs a little more tweaking but it's getting there x

Comment is about Biting the Bullet (blog)

Original item by Andy N